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ScottyB · May 25th, 2004, 02:17 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by TRELO

Have you got it back yet Brad?
What was the problem ?

Yeah, has anyone heard?

cityclinic · May 25th, 2004, 02:32 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by AndrewH

Cityclinic,

Run over any plastic bags recently?

Not sure when they brought in the separate fuse for the power steering and radiator cooling fans but your MCS (Jan 03) may be pre this change. There have been a number of cases where people got things caught in the power steering fan resulting in an overload of the circuit/ fuse blowing and hence no more radiator cooling fan. If this is the case, you were lucky you caught it early as some of the other stories have resulted in major damage.

Don't know what caused it however the cooling fan fuse did blow. As you say lucky I got it in time. I have a habit of checking gauges and mirrors constantly which on this occasion saved the day.

Quote: Originally Posted by TRELO

Have you got it back yet Brad?
What was the problem ?

Picked it up yesterday lunchtime . . . bl

dy bigpond went down yesterday at the 'new office' so couldn't post a result.

All ok, just the cooling fan fuse.

Quote: Originally Posted by ScottyB

Yeah, has anyone heard?

All OK . . . .see pic below. taken five minutes ago outside the Clubs new office.

ScottyB · May 25th, 2004, 04:30 AM

Good news Brad!

Glad to see youre back on the road with JCWMCS

Cheers,
Scotty

cityclinic · May 25th, 2004, 04:38 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by ScottyB

Good news Brad!

Glad to see youre back on the road with JCWMCS

Cheers,
Scotty

Yep all OK . . . thanks to Anthony Alafaci at MGS who got onto it first thing Monday . . .

If anybody else has good experiences with their dealers, post it to MINI2. We often bag MINI dealers over problems with our cars, some times well deserved, however, when they do good things, we shouldn't hesitate to tell the MINI community.

^UB^ · May 25th, 2004, 06:02 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by cityclinic

All OK . . . .see pic below. taken five minutes ago outside the Clubs new office.

Drove past 2mins ago JCWMCS still there, looking good as always

Saw Anthony this morning as I dropped off Max for a software upgrade plus a list of interior creaking to be looked at. Asked about your MINI this morning, concerned since there wasnt any update from you, great to see its back on the road.

cityclinic · May 25th, 2004, 07:09 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by ^UB^

Drove past 2mins ago JCWMCS still there, looking good as always

Saw Anthony this morning as I dropped off Max for a software upgrade plus a list of interior creaking to be looked at. Asked about your MINI this morning, concerned since there wasnt any update from you, great to see its back on the road.

Thanks Wes, Anthony looked after me . . . as always.

Are you getting V36 or V38?

^UB^ · May 25th, 2004, 07:35 AM

Its Ross not Wes

i know it can get confusing given the barrage of DS MCSs we have in Syd

Dont know what im getting, i doubt they got V38!?

Just got a call from Anthony, car is ready.... gonna walk over now, fingers crossed everythings been taken care of

ERIN OLSON · May 25th, 2004, 07:42 AM

I m glad all is well with the car mate !

I had a good experiance with MINI ASSIST as well a couple of years ago with Mini no 1 ( IB/W Cooper ). A lot of the v/ early cars had problems with the gear box linkages coming adrift.

My car got stranded in the Sutherland shire . In fact it was about 400m from Sylvania Mini Garage, however they were prompt & happy to tow the car back to Altos at Artarmon.

gazah · May 25th, 2004, 07:43 AM

we don't have v38 yet... DO WE?!?

waiting [not so patiently] on it myself!

play fife · May 25th, 2004, 08:46 AM

What do all these software upgrades do ?

My MINI is a feb 04 build so what version would i be running at the moment ?

I heard somewhere that they can install the coopers JCW software, does anyone know if this is possible & what sorta money we are speaking of for normal upgrades & JCW software upgrades ?

Thanks guys

Daniel

ScottyB · May 25th, 2004, 08:51 AM

Software upgrades are usually issued to address problems.

As far as Im aware, there are no pressing problems with the Cooper. Only the Cooper S.

It is rumoured that v38 is the next in the long line of software evolution - maybe curing the yo-yo...

TRELO · May 25th, 2004, 09:20 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by cityclinic

All OK . . . .see pic below. taken five minutes ago outside the Clubs new office.

Clubs new office

, say again?

cityclinic · May 25th, 2004, 10:31 AM

I was wondering how long it would be for somebody to bite . . .

I will be working from AMG for about a week or so helping Chris out while Brian is away.

cityclinic · May 25th, 2004, 10:36 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by ^UB^

Its Ross not Wes

i know it can get confusing given the barrage of DS MCSs we have in Syd

Dont know what im getting, i doubt they got V38!?

Just got a call from Anthony, car is ready.... gonna walk over now, fingers crossed everythings been taken care of

Sorry Ross,

All those DS's are definately confusing . . . can't keep up

. V38 isn't due until end of June. Just thought I'd plant the seed and see if MGS knew it was coming.

gazah · May 25th, 2004, 12:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by cityclinic

I was wondering how long it would be for somebody to bite . . .

I will be working from AMG for about a week or so helping Chris out while Brian is away.

i had noticed brad, but was assuming you were cleaning rims or something in an effort to pay-off your recent alta splurge!

cityclinic · May 25th, 2004, 09:41 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by gazah

i had noticed brad, but was assuming you were cleaning rims or something in an effort to pay-off your recent alta splurge!

Not far off the mark there gazah . . .

They have had a run on sway bars for both Coopers and MCS's. They topped up their order yesterday to cope. If anybody wants one they should call Chris at AMG asap.

TRELO · May 25th, 2004, 09:46 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by cityclinic

I will be working from AMG for about a week or so helping Chris out while Brian is away.

That's very bad news for your Credit Card

Mini2v · May 25th, 2004, 11:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by play fife

What do all these software upgrades do ?

My MINI is a feb 04 build so what version would i be running at the moment ?

I heard somewhere that they can install the coopers JCW software, does anyone know if this is possible & what sorta money we are speaking of for normal upgrades & JCW software upgrades ?

Thanks guys

Daniel

I must admit to reading all these posts about software upgrades with some mirth

I have a constant battle with Col Crawford Motors over ever hearing of a V36 upgrade and of admitting that there is a YO Yo or hesitation problem. As stated before on this forum, pre JCW my MINI ran beautifully, then I spend 9.6K and get a hesitation problem which no-one at CCM claims to be able to detect. Just delivered MINI2V back to them today for another look see, said they could keep it for a week if necessary so they can feel the problem. Fingers crossed, but running out of patience, if this does not work looks like I'm off to MGS, where hopefully i will be treated with a little respect.

Also interested in other views on squeaks in the interior, has anyone got a squeak in the drivers seat, only noticeable when alighting from the MINI

Vic

cityclinic · May 26th, 2004, 12:02 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by TRELO

That's very bad news for your Credit Card

I'm leaving it at home . .

Maybe that's not a good idea

IML337 · May 26th, 2004, 12:06 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mini2v

Also interested in other views on squeaks in the interior, has anyone got a squeak in the drivers seat, only noticeable when alighting from the MINI

Vic

That's pretty common I think, I've had it and have seen it in other S's also. When the handbrake is on sometimes the rear brakes will make a noise when you get in too - I've seen a few MINIs do that...

May 25th, 2004, 02:17 AM	#21
ScottyB Take me down to Paradise My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: David McGhan's World Local Time: 07:24 AM Posts: 192,103 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by TRELO Have you got it back yet Brad? What was the problem ? Yeah, has anyone heard? - Global Moderator - MY BLOG - Global Procrastinator - ... Buying the 8C for its dynamic abilities is like buying a porn film for its plot ...

May 25th, 2004, 04:30 AM	#23 (permalink)
ScottyB Take me down to Paradise My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: David McGhan's World Local Time: 07:24 AM Posts: 192,103 Offline	Good news Brad! Glad to see youre back on the road with JCWMCS Cheers, Scotty - Global Moderator - MY BLOG - Global Procrastinator - ... Buying the 8C for its dynamic abilities is like buying a porn film for its plot ...

May 25th, 2004, 07:43 AM	#29 (permalink)
gazah M2 Procrastinator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: sydney, OZ! Local Time: 06:24 AM Posts: 1,856 Offline	we don't have v38 yet... DO WE?!? waiting [not so patiently] on it myself! come MOTOR with clubMINI

May 25th, 2004, 08:46 AM	#30 (permalink)
play fife The Invisible Boy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 06:24 AM Posts: 1,234 Offline	What do all these software upgrades do ? My MINI is a feb 04 build so what version would i be running at the moment ? I heard somewhere that they can install the coopers JCW software, does anyone know if this is possible & what sorta money we are speaking of for normal upgrades & JCW software upgrades ? Thanks guys Daniel 2004 DS/W Cooper S 2006 NRL Premiers - Brisbane Broncos

May 25th, 2004, 08:51 AM	#31 (permalink)
ScottyB Take me down to Paradise My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: David McGhan's World Local Time: 07:24 AM Posts: 192,103 Offline	Software upgrades are usually issued to address problems. As far as Im aware, there are no pressing problems with the Cooper. Only the Cooper S. It is rumoured that v38 is the next in the long line of software evolution - maybe curing the yo-yo... - Global Moderator - MY BLOG - Global Procrastinator - ... Buying the 8C for its dynamic abilities is like buying a porn film for its plot ...

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May 25th, 2004, 02:32 AM	#22 (permalink)
cityclinic MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Local Time: 06:24 AM Posts: 1,524 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AndrewH Cityclinic, Run over any plastic bags recently? Not sure when they brought in the separate fuse for the power steering and radiator cooling fans but your MCS (Jan 03) may be pre this change. There have been a number of cases where people got things caught in the power steering fan resulting in an overload of the circuit/ fuse blowing and hence no more radiator cooling fan. If this is the case, you were lucky you caught it early as some of the other stories have resulted in major damage. Don't know what caused it however the cooling fan fuse did blow. As you say lucky I got it in time. I have a habit of checking gauges and mirrors constantly which on this occasion saved the day. Quote: Originally Posted by TRELO Have you got it back yet Brad? What was the problem ? Picked it up yesterday lunchtime . . . bl dy bigpond went down yesterday at the 'new office' so couldn't post a result. All ok, just the cooling fan fuse. Quote: Originally Posted by ScottyB Yeah, has anyone heard? All OK . . . .see pic below. taken five minutes ago outside the Clubs new office.

May 25th, 2004, 04:38 AM	#24 (permalink)
cityclinic MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Local Time: 06:24 AM Posts: 1,524 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ScottyB Good news Brad! Glad to see youre back on the road with JCWMCS Cheers, Scotty Yep all OK . . . thanks to Anthony Alafaci at MGS who got onto it first thing Monday . . . If anybody else has good experiences with their dealers, post it to MINI2. We often bag MINI dealers over problems with our cars, some times well deserved, however, when they do good things, we shouldn't hesitate to tell the MINI community.

May 25th, 2004, 06:02 AM	#25 (permalink)
^UB^ MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2003 Local Time: 07:24 AM Posts: 780 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by cityclinic All OK . . . .see pic below. taken five minutes ago outside the Clubs new office. Drove past 2mins ago JCWMCS still there, looking good as always Saw Anthony this morning as I dropped off Max for a software upgrade plus a list of interior creaking to be looked at. Asked about your MINI this morning, concerned since there wasnt any update from you, great to see its back on the road.

May 25th, 2004, 07:09 AM	#26 (permalink)
cityclinic MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Local Time: 06:24 AM Posts: 1,524 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ^UB^ Drove past 2mins ago JCWMCS still there, looking good as always Saw Anthony this morning as I dropped off Max for a software upgrade plus a list of interior creaking to be looked at. Asked about your MINI this morning, concerned since there wasnt any update from you, great to see its back on the road. Thanks Wes, Anthony looked after me . . . as always. Are you getting V36 or V38?

May 25th, 2004, 07:35 AM	#27 (permalink)
^UB^ MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2003 Local Time: 07:24 AM Posts: 780 Offline	Its Ross not Wes i know it can get confusing given the barrage of DS MCSs we have in Syd Dont know what im getting, i doubt they got V38!? Just got a call from Anthony, car is ready.... gonna walk over now, fingers crossed everythings been taken care of

May 25th, 2004, 07:42 AM	#28 (permalink)
ERIN OLSON MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: BALMAIN SYDNEY Local Time: 06:24 AM Posts: 209 Offline	I m glad all is well with the car mate ! I had a good experiance with MINI ASSIST as well a couple of years ago with Mini no 1 ( IB/W Cooper ). A lot of the v/ early cars had problems with the gear box linkages coming adrift. My car got stranded in the Sutherland shire . In fact it was about 400m from Sylvania Mini Garage, however they were prompt & happy to tow the car back to Altos at Artarmon.

May 25th, 2004, 09:20 AM	#32 (permalink)
TRELO Banned Join Date: May 2003 Location: Pulled over by Cops Local Time: 06:24 AM Posts: 1,173 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by cityclinic All OK . . . .see pic below. taken five minutes ago outside the Clubs new office. Clubs new office , say again?

May 25th, 2004, 10:31 AM	#33 (permalink)
cityclinic MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Local Time: 06:24 AM Posts: 1,524 Offline	I was wondering how long it would be for somebody to bite . . . I will be working from AMG for about a week or so helping Chris out while Brian is away.

May 25th, 2004, 10:36 AM	#34 (permalink)
cityclinic MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Local Time: 06:24 AM Posts: 1,524 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ^UB^ Its Ross not Wes i know it can get confusing given the barrage of DS MCSs we have in Syd Dont know what im getting, i doubt they got V38!? Just got a call from Anthony, car is ready.... gonna walk over now, fingers crossed everythings been taken care of Sorry Ross, All those DS's are definately confusing . . . can't keep up . V38 isn't due until end of June. Just thought I'd plant the seed and see if MGS knew it was coming. Last edited by cityclinic : May 25th, 2004 at 09:41 PM.

May 25th, 2004, 12:50 PM	#35 (permalink)
gazah M2 Procrastinator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: sydney, OZ! Local Time: 06:24 AM Posts: 1,856 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by cityclinic I was wondering how long it would be for somebody to bite . . . I will be working from AMG for about a week or so helping Chris out while Brian is away. i had noticed brad, but was assuming you were cleaning rims or something in an effort to pay-off your recent alta splurge! come MOTOR with clubMINI

May 25th, 2004, 09:41 PM	#36 (permalink)
cityclinic MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Local Time: 06:24 AM Posts: 1,524 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by gazah i had noticed brad, but was assuming you were cleaning rims or something in an effort to pay-off your recent alta splurge! Not far off the mark there gazah . . . They have had a run on sway bars for both Coopers and MCS's. They topped up their order yesterday to cope. If anybody wants one they should call Chris at AMG asap.

May 25th, 2004, 09:46 PM	#37 (permalink)
TRELO Banned Join Date: May 2003 Location: Pulled over by Cops Local Time: 06:24 AM Posts: 1,173 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by cityclinic I will be working from AMG for about a week or so helping Chris out while Brian is away. That's very bad news for your Credit Card

May 25th, 2004, 11:58 PM	#38 (permalink)
Mini2v MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northern Beaches Syd Local Time: 07:24 AM Posts: 1,099 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by play fife What do all these software upgrades do ? My MINI is a feb 04 build so what version would i be running at the moment ? I heard somewhere that they can install the coopers JCW software, does anyone know if this is possible & what sorta money we are speaking of for normal upgrades & JCW software upgrades ? Thanks guys Daniel I must admit to reading all these posts about software upgrades with some mirth I have a constant battle with Col Crawford Motors over ever hearing of a V36 upgrade and of admitting that there is a YO Yo or hesitation problem. As stated before on this forum, pre JCW my MINI ran beautifully, then I spend 9.6K and get a hesitation problem which no-one at CCM claims to be able to detect. Just delivered MINI2V back to them today for another look see, said they could keep it for a week if necessary so they can feel the problem. Fingers crossed, but running out of patience, if this does not work looks like I'm off to MGS, where hopefully i will be treated with a little respect. Also interested in other views on squeaks in the interior, has anyone got a squeak in the drivers seat, only noticeable when alighting from the MINI Vic

May 26th, 2004, 12:02 AM	#39 (permalink)
cityclinic MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Local Time: 06:24 AM Posts: 1,524 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by TRELO That's very bad news for your Credit Card I'm leaving it at home . . Maybe that's not a good idea

May 26th, 2004, 12:06 AM	#40 (permalink)
IML337 saving the world Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Singapore Local Time: 06:24 AM Posts: 2,931 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mini2v Also interested in other views on squeaks in the interior, has anyone got a squeak in the drivers seat, only noticeable when alighting from the MINI Vic That's pretty common I think, I've had it and have seen it in other S's also. When the handbrake is on sometimes the rear brakes will make a noise when you get in too - I've seen a few MINIs do that...

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